Pissed, irritated, annoyed...

[Kinali]

So, 12 days ago, yes I have been counting, I was involved in a car accident with an amazing friend of mine. I don't blame her for anything. Accidents happen. I blame myself at times. If she wasn't taking me to the airport none of this would have happened. I hurt physically so bad. I can't even move without getting a shock of pain. I normally don't complain about this sort of thing but I am starting to get really angry, even depressed. Doctors tell me to be patient with myself. Allow my body to heal. I get that but I am tired of waiting..Pain killers aren't working. Idk what to do. So far, no sign of dreams or flashbacks thank god. I just want to go somewhere and just let it all out.

[Hidden]

Ouch. This is sure not a fun place to be. I can hear how angry and annoyed you must be. And you can't even let off any steam, because just moving hurts.

One thought that comes to mind, is that sometimes just writing down why I am angry can help. I'll take a pad, and at the top write "I am angry because..." Then finish the sentence and keep doing that until I've gotten out my anger. It has helped me a lot, and hope it might be of some use to you.

[bobvanbc]

pain... after my motorcycle accidents i learned that pain "killers" only work just enough to make the pain manageable that is all. i got off morphine within the first 24 hours and found that a codeine product (not tylenol with codeine) but just codeine let me get some sleep and also to self care. patient stillness and good conversation , good music and EAT well to heal... then physio and back to mobility and the freedom of recovery. just a few more weeks or even nights and you will know you are making it.

[Hidden]

OUCH... If it were me, I would go get a massage. That can help to relax the muscles. But that is me.

[Hidden]

I had an accident once and the pain didn't come for about 5 days but lasted for a month. The first week was really bad. I honestly just surrendered and tried to relax as much as I could. I slept a lot the first week and deep relaxation seemed to start the healing process. In time it all went away and never came back.

[nessa3]

Have you gone to a Chiropractor or just MD?

If your out of alignment it wont get better....you have to realign the spine..neck

[tyzack]

When I am in pain, I get pissed, irritated & annoyed too.

Was hit by a car & had 3 weeks of pain & being bed ridden.

Seemed like an eternity.

May be obvious but is there anything else you can do to help pass the time? I had a variety of books, puzzles, TV, taking to a friend etc. anything at all. Didn't get rid of all the frustration but it did help a bit.

Hang in there.

[Kinali]

Yes I went to a chiro the day after. He said he could realign everything but I would have to let everything else heal.

[Kinali]

Well, I got some stronger stuff today so I am hoping that will help a little more. Not holding my breath for a whole lot. Trying to see if I can go get a massage. I have slept a lot. My supervisor seems to think I am super woman and can do anything and everything. That isn't helping. He doesn't understand why I just say ok when he asks me to do all the heavy lifting. Truth is, I wanna snap at him. I haven't told my best friend how much pain I am in because I don't want her to feel bad. Love her to death and I don't want her feeling bad because I got hurt. Biggest issue I am having is driving with other people. They get too close and the anxiety comes along. Hopefully that gets better..

[itsmytime]

If your pain killers aren't doing anything you might try to ask for muscle relaxer/joint pain type meds. Even sometimes steroids help the inflammation so you can re gain movement slowly and keep moving through out the pain. The worst thing is to sit for too long unless you have breaks all over. Physical Therapy while being on those kind of meds can also be beneficial . I have cracked my lower disk and have had pinched nerves. Whiplash from another accident too. Just not fun stuff to go through. Just remember to give yourself a break! You came here with those awful feelings to let it all out and that is awesome! You are healing physically and mentally too! It's no ones fault it was just an accident and you might try to stay close with that friend because she/he might be going through the same thing as you!